Christopher Magan
Reporter
Hennepin CountyChristopher Magan covers Hennepin County. Previously, he reported on public schools, social services and taxes at the state Capitol.
Latest from Christopher Magan
Hennepin County sheriff hasn’t decided how much to aid ICE, even if it helps end surge
Sheriff Dawanna Witt told reporters Friday she’s met with federal officials four times but is still unsure about how much to cooperate with immigration enforcement.
February 6, 2026
Sheriffs in two biggest metro counties mum on whether they’ll agree to ICE deal to end surge
Border czar Tom Homan wants more access to county jails to make it easier for ICE to detain immigrants being held there.
February 5, 2026
Federal order reinstates unannounced congressional visits to ICE detention facilities
Members of Congress filed a lawsuit after they were not allowed to inspect conditions at the Whipple Federal Building where detainees have described inhumane treatment.
February 3, 2026
Tired of living in fear, this family decided to deport themselves
An immigrant family from Ecuador said they felt like prisoners in their Minneapolis home.
February 2, 2026
‘No humanity’: Detainees describe conditions inside Whipple Federal Building
Immigration sweep brings overcrowded rooms and overflowing toilets. Lawyers say they can’t visit their clients. The Department of Homeland Security says “all detainees receive full due process.”
January 31, 2026
Is ICE rolling back operations in Minnesota? It’s hard to tell.
Federal agents are still on the streets of the Twin Cities a day after the Trump administration announced a change in immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
January 28, 2026
How immigration detainees are moved around Minnesota and the nation
ICE detained hundreds of thousands of people last year, shuttling them between jails and detention centers around the country. Many are sent far from home, limiting access to legal support.
January 27, 2026
Will the closed private prison in western Minnesota be an ICE deportation hub?
Workers are doing nearly $1 million in repairs to the closed private prison in Appleton. The facility’s owner has recently reopened closed prisons in other states to house immigrant detainees.
January 23, 2026
Editor's Pick
The Trump administration calls them the ‘worst of the worst.’ Here’s what we found.
The federal government has identified only a fraction of the immigrants it has detained. Many have violent criminal records, but few were wanted by police.
January 21, 2026
Minnesota’s immigration cases are increasingly held in secret
Judges are limiting access to court proceedings, citing safety concerns. Observers say it’s an overreaction that hurts transparency.
December 29, 2025
Minnesota sheriff faces lawsuit over deal to help ICE
The ACLU argues Freeborn County’s agreement to help with immigration enforcement violates state law.
December 19, 2025
ACLU of Minnesota sues ICE over alleged mistreatment of observers
Six residents say they were threatened, pepper sprayed and unlawfully detained for observing immigration enforcement actions.
December 17, 2025
